Security Penetration Tester

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Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a penetration testing environment.
• Possessing OSCP certification is a must, with other offensive security certificates highly favorable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of common offensive security tools (Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit).
• Strong consultative skills for effective communication of complex concepts.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong desire to learn and expand knowledge in the field of information security.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing on web applications, networks, mobile platforms, and cloud environments.
• Simulate real-world cyberattacks, including vulnerability assessments, social engineering, and physical security evaluations.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with IT teams, engineers, and management to implement security measures and close gaps.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and security tools.
• Prepare detailed reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and remediation plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in red team exercises, security audits, and incident response simulations.
• Identify gaps in people, processes, and technologies.
• Vulnerability research on certain high-value applications or systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate how vulnerabilities can be exploited.